What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Magnesium Carbonate
AbsorbentCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantNylon-12
BHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Leaf Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isomerized Safflower Acid
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Talc, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Zinc Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Carbonate, CI 77007, CI 19140, Nylon-12, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polysorbate 80, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Beeswax, Benzalkonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Glycerin, Isomerized Safflower Acid, Kaolin, Maltodextrin, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc Sulfate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethiconol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Water, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Tocopherol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
